School Leader (Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Dean of Student Supports, Dean of Operations - 2027-2028)

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Providence, RI

4d • $68,000 - $107,000

About The Position

Excel Academy is a network of six schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving students in grades 5–12. Its mission is to prepare students to succeed in high school and college and to engage productively in their communities. School Leaders drive the success of school teams and own specific functional areas to help ensure every student can succeed in school. This prospective opening is for the 2027–2028 school year, with potential school-based leadership roles including Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Dean of Student Supports, Dean of Operations, and Dean of Culture. Starting salary is $68,000–$107,000, commensurate with experience.

Excel seeks candidates who believe in all students and are committed to its mission, values, and educational model. School Leaders are expected to address racial and economic inequity in education, work effectively in teams and support colleagues, remain open to change, problem-solve, and seek feedback for professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Commitment to and belief in all students and the mission, values, and educational model of Excel Academy Charter Schools.
• Commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and willingness to support others in doing their best work.
• Openness to change, willingness to problem-solve, and willingness to seek feedback for professional growth and improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Preference for applicants who share points of intersection with students, such as advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by students and families; being a first-generation college graduate; or having grown up low-income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager